# Venlafaxine Hcl (Effexor)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/venlafaxine-hcl
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Venlafaxine Hcl?

Venlafaxine Hcl (brand name: Effexor) is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (snri). It is prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, depressive disorder. Across the United States, 133,000 doctors prescribe Venlafaxine to approximately 426,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Effexor

## Indications

Venlafaxine Hcl is prescribed for several conditions including anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, depressive disorder, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Anxiety Disorders](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/anxiety-disorders)
- [Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/attention-deficit-disorder-with-hyperactivity)
- [Depressive Disorder](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/depressive-disorder)
- [Autistic Disorder](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/autistic-disorder)
- [Fatigue Syndrome](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/fatigue-syndrome)
- [Chronic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/chronic)
- [Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder)
- [Pain](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pain)

## Mechanism of action

increasing the amounts of serotonin and norepinephrine, natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

events (≥ 1%) associated with discontinuation and considered to be drug-related (i

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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